Electric Fish Barrier
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent) to award a follow-on contract for an Electric Fish Barrier System to Aquatic Analysts (Cage Code: 55158). This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 for commercial products and services. Responses regarding capability are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Environmental Laboratory (EL), specifically the Aquatic Ecology and Invasive Species Branch (EEA), seeks to purchase an electric fish barrier system. This system is crucial for conducting research related to the deterrence of invasive fish species in natural waterways. The EL is recognized for its environmental science and engineering research, addressing issues in civil works, water resources, military installations, and warfighter support, including ecosystem restoration and ecological modeling. The system needs to be shipped to ERDC within a specified timeline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award)
- Intended Awardee: Aquatic Analysts (Cage Code: 55158)
- Acquisition Method: FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (IAW FAR 12.201-1)
- Set-Aside: No set-aside restrictions.
- NAICS: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services)
- Small Business Size Standard: $19.5 Million
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, by 11:30 AM Central Time
- Published: May 22, 2026
Response Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation document exists. However, interested parties capable of providing the same or similar product are invited to submit technical data, including price, sufficient to determine their capability. All capability statements received by the closing date will be considered. The Government retains discretion on whether to compete the requirement based on responses.
Submission Details
Capability statements must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Dedrick.D.Beasley@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. Phone calls will not be accepted.